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Stafford councillors warn that new government planning rules could sideline local voices and lead to unchecked housing developments.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
If you’ve not spotted it under the scaffolding that has recently come down, Sir Gavin Williamson now has a Stone…
Author: Jon Cook
Find out who’s standing in Stone for the 2025 Staffordshire County Council elections. One vote per voter – see candidate…
Author: Jon Cook
Polling cards are now landing on doormats across Stone as preparations continue for the Staffordshire County Council elections on Thursday…
Author: Jon Cook
As we gear up for the 2025 Staffordshire County Council elections, we’re inviting our readers to get involved and help shape…
Author: Jon Cook
We are now officially in an election cycle for the Staffordshire County Council elections, which take place on Thursday 1st May…
Author: Jon CookPlans for Stafford Borough Council to buy its Civic Centre have moved forward – despite the authority facing the axe…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Six councils, including Stafford Borough Council, are considering joining forces to create a new unitary authority to provide services for…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Staffordshire county councillors have backed draft proposals for a new unitary authority to oversee services for residents.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Several years of work developing a new Local Plan for Stafford Borough is set to be stopped – and a…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Council leader vows to fight plans to split Stone from Stafford Borough as part of local government changes, calling it…
Author: Jon Cook
Two competing visions have emerged for the future political map of Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire - both will affect Stone.
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
Stafford Borough Council awards £130k+ to charities, sports stars & community groups, ensuring vital support continues for residents through 2025/26.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy ReporterCouncillors have raised concerns about the future of funding for Stafford Borough if it is made to join up with…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
A tax rise of almost 5% has been approved by Staffordshire County Council – and the budget for next year…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
Stafford Borough councillors are set to receive an extra £325.25 a year after they agreed to an increase in their…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
